2 rafters feared dead after going over Bow River weir

[CBC News]

Calgary emergency crews are searching the Bow River for two missing rafters after their rafts went over a weir known as "the drowning machine."

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[Billy]

Calgary emergency crews are searching the Bow River for two missing rafters after their rafts went over a weir known as "the drowning machine."

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In my opinion, going down the Bow at this time of year is a pretty stupid idea. It is running much faster than normal (and it normally runs pretty fast) because of sping melt and heavy rains a week ago. The Bow typically claims a few lives every year, so why would you risk it?